George Thompson’s Creston Trip Noted in Afton Visit
George Thompson of Afton traveled to Creston Thursday afternoon to handle business matters.
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
6
George Thompson of Afton traveled to Creston Thursday afternoon to handle business matters.
Chicago, May 1. Associated Press reports new problems in telephone design due to radio broadcasting. Cross talk between broadcaster lines and telephone lines allowed listeners to hear a telephone chat and a theater play broadcast. Engineers note progress in preventing cross talk but say further work is needed.
Walter Wiron leaves this morning for Burlington to visit his parents for the weekend. Notice: I will not stand good for any debts contracted by anyone except myself, Homer Ramsey.
Corrected text notes L Cheetham and Son Optometrists promote glasses for eye comfort and good vision. It mentions a silverware special by Roper Brothers as a worthy name.
One man in the community is sought for a guaranteed salary plus commission in a solid sales career. Free training offered and ongoing cooperation assured. Age 25 to 40 preferred. Strict confidentiality for correspondence. Address L R Campbell P O Box 1014 Sioux City Iowa.
Charles Brookins won the all university track meet championship with 15 points in the 220 yard low hurdles event. Roberts placed second with 13 points and Phelps earned 10 as Brookins seeks speed regain and targets a record at the national AAU meet in San Francisco on July 4.
The Farmers' Union will host a basket dinner on Sunday May 3 at the A. L. Shroder farm one mile north and three and one half west of Cromwell. Mile Reno State President of Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America will speak along with two other speakers. Come early, everyone invited.
Dr Kk A Swanson, chiropractor, operates a clinic at Hester’s Shock Store building located at 107 North Maple Street. Office phone 663. Residence 937 are listed in the notice.
The community event Agenda Bazaar is planned for Saturday May 2 at Johnson Meat Market. Vendors and locals gather for listings, sales, and neighborhood information in a casual market setting.
Agnes Welch graduates as operator at beauty shop near Imperial Cafe. Sales ads list Carter’s Grocery and Franklin School Boosters. Residents Lounges and visits include Leo Weis of Afton, H Bruington of Lenox, Mary Bridges in Corning, Eileen Reardon Des Moines trip, J M Staley Atlantic, Bert Archibald Lenox, W L Gillin Council Bluffs, Fred Murray Des Moines, W A Shiffer Nodaway, Bernice Catlin Aurora Illinois, Ferne Baker Grand River, Miram Johnson Stanton, Edna Wallir. Silverware ad highlights a large purchase by Roper Brothers.
Miss Mary Purdum of Bridge Water spent Thursday here shopping and visiting with friends. Strawberries offered at 25 cents per quart. Edwin J. Coen of Des Moines was in town Thursday visiting friends.
The Lamb and Gregg Lottery store reports sales of a Jewete broughan to M. A. Franklin and to A. Fouchek. Mrs. Dan Davis left for Murray to visit relatives. Frank B. Wisdom returned to Bedford after days there handling business. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Drisell left for Des Moines in the Campbell car for the day.
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